Optometrist

Vision Express; Woodside; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site free parking

33 days' annual leave (38 including BH

Sales and performance-based bonus: up 

Private medical cover for you and your

Job summary

Vision Express (UK) Limited is seeking a qualified optometrist to join our Bishop Auckland store. You will perform eye examinations using OCT, Phoropter, and Fundus Camera, delivering confident diagnoses and an excellent patient experience.

The role supports both part-time and full-time hours, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and store performance. Based in a busy retail setting, you will contribute to clinical excellence within a stable, growth-oriented environment backed by EssilorLuxottica.

Qualifications

• Qualified, GOC-registered optometrist.
• Clear diagnostic ability to build patient confidence.
• Team player capable of supporting colleagues and driving store performance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive eye examinations and accurate diagnoses.
• Contribute to the commercial success of the store through quality patient service.
• Collaborate with team to provide an outstanding customer experience.

Skills

GOC registered optometrist

Education

GOC registered optometrist

Tools

OCT

Phoropter

Fundus Camera

Job description

About the role

• £73,000 per year
• Permanent
• Full-time
• 6 hours ago

At Vision Express, we give optometrists the equipment, time, and support to step out with confidence. Backed by the strength of EssilorLuxottica, your career is supported with unparalleled stability, development opportunities, and a clear path to grow.

The role

• Salary: Up to £73,000 (subject to your experience and location)
• Car allowance: £4,000
• Location: Bishop Auckland Retail Shopping Park
• Working hours: Part time / Full time hours available

Our Bishop Aukland store has 2 test rooms, which are fully equipped with OCT, Phoropter and Fundus Camera. Set in the Retail Shopping Park, this store has a well established team just waiting for you to join!

Benefits

• On-site free parking
• 33 days' annual leave: Your time outside the test room matters. That's why your annual leave grows with you, rising to 38 days inc. bank holidays.
• Sales and performance-based bonus: Our bonus scheme rewards your performance, with an on-target bonus of up to £5,040 and the potential for higher rewards when your store achieves beyond expectations.
• Private medical cover for you and your family: We go the extra mile when it comes to your health. With private medical cover, not just for you, but for your family too.
• Life assurance: With life assurance worth four times your salary, you can enjoy peace of mind knowing your loved ones are protected, whatever happens.
• Overtime opportunities: Exclusive to Vision Express, the TG Pool is our network that gives optometrists flexibility to pick up shifts paid at 80% of the locum rate.
• Share in our success: We periodically offer colleagues the opportunity to participate in share purchase plans, providing an attractive way to share in EssilorLuxottica's long-term growth and success.
• A pension that plans for your future: Our competitive pension scheme helps you build a secure future, so you can focus on what matters most today.

Flexible working

We are open to discussing flexible options. Whether that's alternate days or a compressed week, we are open to discussing flexible options.

Who we're looking for

You'll be a great fit for this role if you:

• Are a qualified, GOC registered optometrist
• Use your clinical expertise to deliver a clear diagnosis that builds patient confidence
• Enjoy being part of a team - sharing ideas, supporting colleagues, and working together
• Contribute to the commercial success of the store - focusing on performance, growth, and delivering an outstanding customer experience
• Bring confidence, passion, and genuine enthusiasm for making a difference to people's lives

Why Vision Express?

With 590+ stores across the UK, Ireland, and Jersey, we're a leading optical retailer and an innovative med-tech business. Backed by EssilorLuxottica, we're investing in you - your skills, your ambitions, and your future.

Please note: The total reward package of up to £11,000 in benefits is dependent on the options you select, your role, the store, and length of service. Not all benefits may be available to all colleagues, and the value of some benefits may vary. TG Pool shifts are paid at 80% of the locum rate for the first shift worked each week.